11/03/2010 @ 7:30PM

Slide Show: America's Best Neighborhoods 2010

Lower Downtown

Denver, Colo.

“LoDo,” as the neighborhood is affectionately called, is both the old and new face of Denver. Occupying 24 blocks, it’s the city’s original railroad and warehouse district, transformed (largely in part to a 1989 bond issue) into a vibrant shopping, dining and residential area. LoDo was a popular spot for revelers during the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver.